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Problem with Layers Panel in CS5


Rich54

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This problem just came out of nowhere today. When I launch Photoshop and open a new or existing document, the Adjustment layers panel and the Layers Panel are collapsed and blank, as in ScreenShot #1 below. If I click on the words ADJUSTMENT and LAYERS the panels expand and go back to normal (ScreenShot #2). But when I shut down Photoshop and re-launch it, it reverts back to ScreenShot #1. I tried resetting all preferences, but that didn't do anything.

Any suggestions?

ScreenShot1.jpg

ScreenShot2.jpg
 

Rich54

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Thanks. I'm at work now, but I'll try these suggestions tonight when I get home.
 

Rich54

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I tried both Revnart's and Gedstar's suggestions and neither worked. I had never paid much attention to the Essentials, Design, etc. workspaces until Revnart pointed them out, but resetting Essentials didn't help. I even tried creating a new custom workspace, but that didn't work either. So I finally surrendered... I de-installed and re-installed Photoshop, so for the moment everything is back to normal. I don't know if I accidentally hit a button that I shouldn't have, or if it's something more concerning. There was a post here several weeks ago where somebody suggested that older versions of Photoshop (I have CS5) might be unstable on Windows 10, which I have recently upgraded to. Everything was fine for a couple of months, so we'll see if this issue happens again.
 

Paul

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CS5 can be 'glitchy' with windows 10, that said any of the PS versions can be 'glitchy' at times, patches in the post no doubt.
 

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